Category Archives: Tunes

Hit the Road Jack

Posted on June 10, 2004 by Solonor

CNN.com – Ray Charles dies at 73 – Jun 10, 2004 Yikes! Another major icon dies. Another one who’s name started with “R”… If these things come in threes, Rodney Dangerfield, Reggie Jackson, and Ricardo Montalban better take their vitamins … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fell in love with a girl

Posted on June 8, 2004 by Solonor

I think I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: Modern Country Music Sucks. I know I sound like an old codger (“Back in my day…”), but I’d much rather listen to Merle Haggard than the watered-down, blow-dried Hag wannabes. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How can you tell she’s not a robot?

Posted on May 13, 2004 by Solonor

Robots Never Cry.mp3 (Right-click and save, please) Yes, it’s the latest in my long line of my silly recordings. This one’s even sillier. From the CD that is soon to drive Justin Timberlake off the charts… whenever I finish the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Now I remember why I didn’t do this before!

Posted on April 21, 2004 by Solonor

Writing songs is a pain in the ass. Continue reading →

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More New Toys

Posted on April 19, 2004 by Solonor

This weekend I mostly felt like crap. No ambition whatsoever. Things started to pick up on Sunday afternoon, though, and all last night and early this morning I got to play with my new microphones. Guitar Center was running a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Big River

Posted on April 2, 2004 by Solonor

She loves you, Big River, more than me… Another assault on your eardrums. This one’s a Johnny Cash tune with Mr. Showoff pretending he can play lead guitar (where’s Walter when you need him?). Thanks for listening, if you do. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Flogging Molly at HOB

Posted on March 27, 2004 by Solonor

(I owe Blogcritics a crapload of articles, so this is my concert review.) Flogging Molly was at the House of Blues last night, and I’m still blown away. I’ve listened to their Drunken Lullabies album a bazillion times since being … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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So You Wanna Be A Rock’n’Roll Star

Posted on March 19, 2004 by Solonor

I’m no William Hung, but my musical ambitions had been a nagging sore at the back of my conscience for almost 20 years. It’s hard to get past all the excuses–no time, not good enough, no equipment, not good enough, … Continue reading →

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Amateur Night

Posted on March 18, 2004 by Solonor

One bad thing my vacation brings for you is that I have time to play with my toys. Yes, I have been preparing an assault on your ears again, good people. First up, my Gordon Lightfoot impression: Early Morning Rain … Continue reading →

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More Ultimate Rock CD

Posted on February 12, 2004 by Solonor

Apparently, I am not the only list-loving geek on the planet. In response to Domino’s call for a rockin’ party CD, the readers of this and Michele’s blog came up with tons of suggestions. Today, I got e-mailed a doc … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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